Entomology And Pest Management - Hardcover

Pedigo, Larry P.; Rice, Marlin E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131525638 ISBN 13: 9780131525634

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2005

Synopsis

Completely updated in a new edition, this book remains ideal for a reader with little or no background in entomology and those who cannot spend the time to take both a general entomology course and an applied course. This combines, in a single volume, general principles of entomology and modern principles of insect pest management, including factual details and specific examples.Features up-to-date coverage on environmentally sound insecticides; the Transgenic plant controversy; Pest management systems; Newly released and recently discontinued products and updated insecticides; Current government regulations and labeling of microbial pesticides, plant pesticides and biochemical pesticides; and Developments in genetic engineering and plant bio technology.

About this title

From the Publisher

Entomology and Pest Management, Second Edition combines elements of general entomology and modern principles of insect pest management. The author's goal is to promote improved pest control skills and an enhanced appreciation of insects and their role in our environment. The Second Edition's coverage reflects the latest developments in the field, featuring the most up-to-date information available.

From the Back Cover

Ideal for those with little or no background in the subject, Entomology and Pest Management, fourth edition promotes an understanding of major elements of general entomology and relates them to modern principles of insect pest management. Both theory and practice are emphasized and numerous examples are presented to facilitate learning. Pest management topics are discussed as aspects of applied ecology, and solutions to pest problems are presented with regard to environmental quality, profitability, and durability.

Profound changes have affected the world of pest management in recent years. Users of this fourth edition will benefit from the following new coverage, making this book the most up-to-date resource available:

• Favorite Web Sites are listed at the end of each chapter, and a new Appendix 4 presents one of the most comprehensive compilations of web sites for entomology resources found anywhere, providing readers with instant access to the latest facts, figures, and developments in the field.
• Information on the current developments of low risk tactics such as microbial pesticides, insect growth regulators, and pheromones are included in chapters 9 and 13.
• Recent advances in biotechnology, including updates on the status of transgenic plants developed for pest management and the benefits and risks of cropping these plants are discussed in chapter 12.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131525638
• ISBN 13: 9780131525634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 749